The Thunderbolt Fist(1972)
霹靂拳
The Thunderbolt Fist Synopsis
A small village is taken over by the nasty Japanese, who kill the town's top kung fu fighter in order to scare the populace into submission. Escaping the wrath of the Japanese, the son of the master flees into the hills, where he trains with a group of rebels led by Gam Kei-Chu. Fast-forward ten years, and Chuen returns to the village armed with his father's secret technique of the Thunderbolt Fist with the hopes of killing the leader of the Japanese.
The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) is a action film directed by Jang Il-ho, released on December 30, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Shih Szu, Chuan Yuan, James Nam Seok-Hoon and Huang Chin-feng. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jang Il-ho
- Writers:
- Li Cho-Chien
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Tien-You Wang
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) Trailer
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The Thunderbolt Fist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shih Szu
as Die Er
Chuan Yuan
as Fang Tie Wa
James Nam Seok-Hoon
as Gu Gang
Huang Chin-feng
as Feng Niou (Adult)
Tung Lin
as Da Xiong
Fang Mian
as Master Fang Ping Bai
Jin Bong-jin
as Gu Lan
- Kim Ki-joo
Kim Ki-joo
as Gin Chi
Wong Ching-Ho
as Old Wang
Chu Gam
as Japanese Advisor
Chin Kang
as Gin Gang
Shum Lo
as Gin Chi's Villager
Key crew
Directed by Jang Il-ho, written by Li Cho-Chien, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Thunderbolt Fist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Thunderbolt Fist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thunderbolt Fist online?
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The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Thunderbolt Fist?
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The main cast of The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) includes Shih Szu, Chuan Yuan, James Nam Seok-Hoon, Huang Chin-feng and Tung Lin. The film was directed by Jang Il-ho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thunderbolt Fist released?
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The Thunderbolt Fist was released on December 30, 1972 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Thunderbolt Fist worth watching?
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The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Thunderbolt Fist?
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